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Where the Royal Court's report went wrong

Adding oversight may ruin the work of playwrights, says John Nathan

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Where the Royal Court's report went wrong

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Is it time to cancel the Merchant of Venice?

The Jewish director of a new production of Shakespeare's problem play says it’s a chance to talk about Jew hate - but others disagree

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February 24, 2022 12:21

Is it time to cancel the Merchant of Venice?

Theatre review: The Forest

This play is strictly for men

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February 17, 2022 11:57

The Forest By Florian Zeller Translated by Christopher Hampton Directed by Jonathan Kent Creative Team DESIGNER : ANNA FLEISCHLE LIGHTING : HUGH VANSTONE SOUND : ISOBEL WALLER-BRIDGE CASTING : LOTTE HINES DESIGN ASSOCIATE AND COSTUME CO-DESIGNER : JASMINE SWAN Cast MILLIE BRADY SILAS CARSON ANGEL COULBY FINBAR LYNCH PAUL MCGANN GINA MCKEE SAKUNTALA RAMANEE TOBY STEPHENS EDDIE TOLL Hamstead Theatre 5th February 2022 ©The Other Richard

Jonathan Freedland

By Jonathan Freedland

It’s a musical about the Holocaust and an unexpected cause for celebration

The new West End production of Cabaret restores the Jewish sub-plot which was excised from the famous film, and in doing so gives it pathos, tenderness and a moral heart

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February 17, 2022 10:13

It’s a musical about the Holocaust and an unexpected cause for celebration

Theatre review: Wuthering Heights

Don't fear this adaptation of a classic

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February 11, 2022 04:02

Theatre review: Wuthering Heights

Theatre review: Doubt. A Parable.

This revival seems fresh in view of current events

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February 3, 2022 16:42

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Theatre review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

This is a juke box musical on steroids but it fails to move John Nathan

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January 21, 2022 10:18

Theatre review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Theatre review: The Rubber Merchants

This Unconventional play by an Israeli playwright makes uncomfortable viewing

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January 14, 2022 13:21

The Rubber Merchants - play by Hanoch Levin. Directed by, ASYA SOSIS. King Alfred Phoenix Theatre, Golders Green. 25th October 2021

Theatre review: Force Majeure

This drama misses the chance to dig deep

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January 14, 2022 12:02

Theatre review: Force Majeure

Theatre review: Folk

Folk music is the focus for this absorbing play

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January 7, 2022 15:26

Theatre review: Folk

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